Mindy Casto, Police Chief and City of Fresno

Mindy Casto is sworn in as Fresno’s new police chief. ‘I‘m beyond humbled’
Fresno police sergeant Steve Casto pins a badge on his wife, new Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto during a swearing in ceremony held at the Saroyan Theatre in Fresno on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. CRAIG KOHLRUSS [email protected]
‘The right person at the right time’: Mindy Casto sworn in as Fresno’s Police Chief
History was made in the City of Fresno Friday as Mindy Casto was sworn in to lead the Fresno Police Department. It made her the 24th chief in the city’s history and the first ever woman to be Fresno’s top cop.
Mindy Casto to be sworn in as new Fresno Police Chief
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Mindy Casto is set to be sworn in as the new Fresno Police Chief on Friday. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Saroyan Theatre in Downtown Fresno at 11 am.
Who is Fresno’s new police chief? Meet Mindy Casto, the first woman to lead the department
It originally published in June 2024 after Mindy Casto was named interim police chief. Mindy Casto made history in becoming Fresno’s first woman police chief. Casto served as interim chief since June 2024 following the investigation and resignation former chief Paco Balderrama.
WATCH: Mindy Casto sworn in as Fresno’s newest Police Chief
Fresno's newest police chief, Mindy Casto, will be sworn in on Friday, succeeding Paco Balderrama who resigned in June 2024.

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